Port Authority Board Approves Kathryn Garcia as Executive Director

Aviation PROS
10 Feb 2026

The board of commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia to serve as the agency’s next executive director, effective Feb. 9.

Garcia brings more than 30 years of public-sector experience, most recently serving in the administration of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as director of state operations and infrastructure. In that role, she oversaw major initiatives including congestion pricing in New York City, the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project, redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport, and the Interstate 81 Viaduct project in Syracuse.

As executive director, Garcia will oversee day-to-day operations across the Port Authority’s airports, bridges, tunnels, rail and seaport facilities and lead delivery of the agency’s recently approved 10-year capital plan.

Port Authority Board Approves Kathryn Garcia as Executive Director | Aviation Pros | 10 feb 2026